reading green blog

Fall brings cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and all things pumpkin! In the gardening world, this time of year also means it is time...

We're excited to welcome some cooler temps to the Charleston area and bring in some fall blooms into the shop. Our unique assortment of...

What is a Cottage Garden? A Cottage Garden is a planting style that incorporates traditional planting materials mixed with dense plantings. These gardens have both useful and ornamental plants. Traditionally, cottage gardens focused on herbs, medicinals, and vegetables with occasional use of florals. There was a distinct focus on perennials, with the classic rose being a staple in most gardens. Originally a Cottage Garden would have been a place where people could "collect"